September 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series

Series produced by Catalina Island Conservancy

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Fun, entertaining, science-based radio show exploring critical issues regarding our natural world.

Isla Earth, a production of the Catalina Island Conservancy, is a radio series exploring environmental issues of local, national, and global importance. Our mission is to increase ecological awareness, deepen understanding, and encourage environmentally sustainable choices.


22 Pieces

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Keeping Sea Lice in Check
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: September 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Remember elementary school when the nurse checked everyone's head for lice? Now, it's fish farmers who need to keep sea lice in check.

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  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
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A Frog To Repel Mosquitoes
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: September 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Tropical rainforests are home to a spectacular variety of frogs. This rich diversity of species helps drive conservation efforts in the tropics. T...

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  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
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Helium's Running Out of Gas
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: September 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Oh no! We're running out of helium! If you didn't know, helium gas is used for serious purposes -- not just balloons.

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  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
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Tracking Buffalo
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: September 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Once upon a time in the West, there were 30 million American bison. Now, around Yellowstone National Park, there are only 3900 -- but that's up fro...

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  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
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Sea Birds Fish Another Day
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: September 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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If you're an endangered albatross, I have good news. You can fish without fear! Okay, maybe just less fear.

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  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
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Wild California Condor Caught in Photo
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: September 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Not long ago, a kindergartener snapped a photo of a rare bird! Gabriel Gottfried spotted a large, dark-colored bird perched in a tree near his hom...

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  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
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Compost!
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: September 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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There was a time when a compost heap was far from mainstream. I mean, growing your food in decomposing garbage? No way!

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  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
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Mosquito Bait From Stinky Socks
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: September 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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The next time your significant other complains about your stinky socks, just tell them you're doing scientific research!

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  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
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From Dust to Dust
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: September 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Have you ever thought of using your loved ones as compost? Uh, I'd better explain...

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  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
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Something Good From Mud Floods
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: September 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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When life gives you lemons, make lemonade -- or so the saying goes. But what if a river of mud were to swamp four towns, 20 factories and many acre...

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  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
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Plastic Bags No More?
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: September 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Well, it seemed like a good idea. Replace paper grocery bags with plastic grocery bags. Save a tree! But, we know what happened.

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  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
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Wild Bees Do It Better
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: September 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Domestic tranquility has its place, but we all need a little walk on the wild side from time to time. And, apparently, the same goes for bees...

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  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
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Enough Corn for Ethanol Too?
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: September 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Forget that noisy action-adventure flick. I go to movies for the popcorn. Drenched in butter. Now, obviously all that butter-drenched popcorn requ...

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  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
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Ocean Floors Produce Natural Gas
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: September 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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The decomposition of tiny sea animals and plants that died hundreds of thousands of years ago created enormous natural gas deposits under the seafl...

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  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
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Victory at Chesapeake Bay
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: September 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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It's always a pleasure to deliver good news about a conservation effort. Today we salute Chesapeake Bay and the coalition that's cleaning it up.

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  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
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Land Trusts for the Future
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: September 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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With all the pressure these days to develop desirable land, the wide, open spaces don't stay that way without help.

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  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
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Beetles Need Years To Do Their Duty
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: September 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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After a forest fire, it's common for salvage logging companies to clear out damaged trees. But taking the wood too soon may interrupt a beetle doin...

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  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
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Naval Sonar Impacting Whale Navigation
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: September 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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A beached whale is a heartbreaking sight. And while nobody's sure exactly why "beachings" occur, scientists have offered several theories.

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  • Added: Aug 19, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
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A Stand-Up Guy for the Environment
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: September 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Did you hear the one about the comedian who spent nearly a half-million dollars on solar panels for his garage?

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  • Added: Aug 19, 2008
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Wolves and Parvovirus
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: September 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Wolves have gotten a lousy rap for centuries. But the times they are a'changin', and we've got a message for Little Red Riding Hood: Pick up after ...

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  • Added: Aug 19, 2008
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